Rob Manfred: Pete Rose can participate in All-Star Game festivities

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred reiterated on Thursday that Pete Rose will be allowed to participate in some activities during this year's All-Star Game in Cincinnati.

Manfred told a meeting of the Associated Press Sports Editors that "you can rest assured [Rose] will be allowed to participate." He also said that he would speak with Reds owner Bob Castellini further about Rose's role during the festivities.

The 2015 All-Star Game will be played at Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark on July 14th.